Lymphatic drainage massage
online course

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Course overview

Course Overview

The Lymphatic Drainage Massage – Online Accredited Course teaches you a gentle yet powerful technique that stimulates the body’s lymphatic system to promote detoxification, reduce water retention, and boost immunity. Ideal for therapists who want to add a holistic wellness treatment that’s growing in popularity — especially among clients with sluggish systems, bloating, fatigue, or post-surgery needs.

You’ll learn how to apply light, rhythmic massage techniques in the correct sequence, understand the lymphatic system, and provide safe, effective aftercare.Who is this course for?

✔ Qualified massage, beauty, or holistic therapists
✔ Therapists wanting to offer gentle, results-driven bodywork
✔ Students interested in lymphatic health, wellness, and post-op recovery
✔ Ideal for those working in salons, spas, mobile therapy, or wellness centres

What You Will Learn

📌 The structure and function of the lymphatic system
📌 Indications and benefits of lymphatic drainage massage
📌 Light pressure, rhythmic strokes and drainage techniques
📌 Full body routine including face, abdomen, and limbs
📌 Contraindications and client care
📌 Aftercare and treatment planning

COURSE BENEFITS

✨ Learn a sought-after holistic treatment with rising client demand
✨ Help clients with immune support, fluid retention and detoxification
✨ Add a gentle yet effective therapy to your massage menu
✨ Ideal for wellness packages, post-surgery care and long-term client results
✨ Accredited, insurable, and ideal for upskilling existing therapists

HOW THIS COURSE WILL BENEFIT YOU

🚫Feel like your massage menu lacks variety?
→ This technique gives you a gentle, specialist treatment that stands out.

🚫Want to support clients with more than just relaxation?
→ Learn how to improve circulation, energy, and wellbeing from the inside out.

🚫Clients asking for detox or post-op massage?
→ Lymphatic drainage gives you the skills to say YES — safely and professionally.

Why Should You Book This Online Course?

💖 You’ll gain a unique, specialist massage qualification
💖 You’ll expand your client base with a treatment that blends beauty, health and wellness
💖 You’ll feel more confident supporting clients with post-surgery or detox needs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

💬 “Do I need to be trained in massage already?”
✅ Yes — this course is for qualified therapists who already understand massage basics.

💬 “Is this suitable for post-surgery clients?”
✅ It covers the basics, but further advanced post-op training is recommended for surgical clients.

💬 “Can I use this in combination with other treatments?”
✅ Yes — it’s ideal alongside facials, body wraps, and holistic wellness packages.

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Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
A massage qualification
Course format:
online learning modules + case studies (3 treatments - 1 video'd)
Attendance:
No attendance required.
This course is completed via online learning
Accrediting body:
IPHM - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists
Career potential:
Massage therapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist
Additional costs:
You will need to purchase your own products and equipment in order to carry out your case studies and practice your skills. i.e., Treatment couch, hot stones kit, massage medium (ie grapeseed oil)

Insurance

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
  • If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
    If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE

Course Lessons

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Karen Ashton

Your instructor
Karen Ashton, founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy and also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek,' combines her business acumen and passion for holistic wellness to create a thriving training academy. With a background in business ownership, office management, and accounting, Karen meticulously crafts courses that meet industry standards for online, accredited, and VTCT programs. Originally established in Swindon, Wiltshire, the academy flourished after Karen moved to Bideford, Devon, in 2011 for a better work-life balance. Today, she mentors aspiring therapists, helping them achieve professional success while balancing their personal lives. Karen is also an author, vlogger, and course writer, currently working on her second publication, and continues to inspire others.
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